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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12012015NRB AgendaC11y(_)F *W HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY — DECEMBER 01, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 03, 2015 Meeting 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Champion Tree Program B. Clambake Review C. Christmas Parade D. Island Adoption for Clean-up E. Update on Oyster Matts and Permits • Permit Application • Oyster Bag • Oyster Shells F. Update on Earth Day Event 2016 • Vendor Application • Entertainment Update • Website update • Earth Day Prize donations • Fat Tire Bike Challenge 7. PUBLIC INPUT 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Recycling at NRB Events 9. STAFF MATTERS 10. MEMBER MATTERS 11. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA 12. ADJOURNMENT ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SAID APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F. S). IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (772)-589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THIS MEETING. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAYBE IN ATTENDANCE. CnOF SEBAS-T�" ;; ; - -- ---- L; HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND 1225 Main Street, Sebastian, FL 32958 NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, November 03, 2015 - 6:00 P.M. "To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources" 1. Chairman Millar called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: George Millar - Chairman Gil Gordian - Vice Chairman Jim Clifton Rose Glaser Jack Lampiasi Andrea Ring Bob Progulske Keerthi Weragoda — Alternate Vicki Tunker - Alternate Members Not Present: Also Present: Frank Watanabe, City Engineer Michelle Stromberg, Environmental Technician Per Chair George Millar — any changes to the October 06, 2015 minutes? Motion to approve Per Jack Lampiasi - 2nd motion to approve meeting minutes Pre the NRB — all approve 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Oyster Mat Restoration Project — Phase I Update of Status Permit status of Agency Permits Per Chairman Millar — Last meeting we approved to move forward. Since, there has been a change. There is an RAI. There has to be a location changes to be in compliance to what ACOE and SJRWMD to be closer to the shore lines and avoid private land and private jurisdiction. Natural Resources Board Meeting November 03, 2015 Page 1 The two (2) locations are to be City owned. One of the proposed areas is South of Mulligans, between Mulligans and the Kayak/Canoe launch. The second proposed location, North of the Main Street boat ramp, outside of navigable waters. The square footage of the project is up to a quarter acre. He noted meeting with the staff and John from the Boy's Scout to get direction to select a city own shoreline and to resubmit to both agencies with the change in location. Motion and a second to resubmit response to the RAI's and change the location to the City shoreline adjacent to Mulligan's and south of the kayak ramp. Per Chairman Millar — Introduced John from the Boy's Scout to add any other information regarding his project. He is eager to get this started in Dec 2015, once we receive all permits. Per the City Engineer Frank Watanabe — May not hurt to do a spat test. Spoke with Tamy Dabu before the RAI was released in regards to her concerns. Michelle and I met with SJRWMD, with the project manager who will be helping with this project, he as well had similar comments as Tamy Dabu. SJRWMD gave us the new guideline requirements for low profile Oyster habitats. Per Bob Progulske — Spoke with Tamy Dabu and she reiterated what she had previously had said. Per City Engineer Frank Watanabe — Once Board looks at the application and approves it the City will submit it. Per Chairman Millar — Motion to move the mats, John will have to amend his Eagle Scout project to reflect this. Per Vice Chair Gordian — Second the motion Per Chairman Millar — Changing to new locations Per John Giordano — Understood the changes and will draw out the map and far out from the shoreline into the water to something around 10,000 square feet. Visited the zoo with his father to see the Oyster bags and feels they will be easier to construct versus the mats. Per City Engineer Frank Watanabe — Would like to meet with Chairman Millar, John Giordano to go over the dimensions, the City will then CAD up and then have the Board review it to make sure it meets the requirements before the permit is submitted. Earth Day Event Update Per Ms. Rose Glaser — Will be scheduling with the City to go over the idea for the Earth Day website. Per Vice Chair Gordian — Has a music act to propose. Per Chairman Millar — Expenses to discuss Per Ms. Rose Glaser — Spoke of expenses Per Vice Chair Gordian - Working on the posters Per Mr. Rose Glaser - Have ten confirmations thus far Current budget $1,000 — The City has absorbed items purchased. Asked the board to use caution on budget. Per Ms. Andrea Ring — Advertisement in the paper? Natural Resources Board Meeting November 03, 2015 Page 2 Per Chairman Millar — Mentioned different media possibilities. Rose and Andrea will work on this. Per Rose Glaser - K9 unit confirmed, Trivia questions — send to Michelle. Clambake Event November 6-8t'- Have one member preset at tent at all times Per Chairman Millar — Reviewed the advertisement — Meet by 10:00 on Friday with City staff to set up. Please review the rules. No flames, bring lanterns. Dates Times Who will be manning the booth Nov 6 10am George Millar, Michelle Stromberg and Vicki Nov 6 1:30pm Gil Gordian Nov 6 2-6 pm Jack Lampiasi and George Millar Nov 6 6-9 pm Bob Progulske and Rose Glaser Nov 7 10am-2pm Gil Gordian and George Millar Nov 7 2pm- pm Keerthi Weragoda and Jim Clifton Nov 7 6pm-9pm Jim Clifton and Jack Lampiasi Nov 8 10am- pm Bob Progulske and Gil Gordian Nov 8 2pm-4:30pm Andrea Ring and Jim Clifton Chairman Millar introduced and recognized new alternate member Vicki Tunker NRB Banner City unveiled new NRB banner. Board thanked and recognized Barbara Brooke Reese for her work on the banner. 5. PUBLIC INPUT - None 6. NEW BUSINESS - None 8. STAFF MATTERS — None 9. MEMBER MATTERS - recognized new alternate member Vicki Tunker. 10. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA Champion Tree Program Clambake Review Christmas Parade Island Adoption for clean-up Update on the Oyster Project and permits Update on Earth Day Event 2016. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business Chairman Millar adjourned the Natural Resources Board meeting at 6:31 p.m. El Chairman Date Natural Resources Board Meeting November 03, 2015 Page 3